William C. Brown (17 December 1878 – 25 August 1980) was a British
racewalker
Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Race judges carefully asses ...
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He competed in the
men's 3500 metres walk at the
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...
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See also
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List of centenarians (sportspeople)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as sportspeople — known for reasons other than their longevity. For more lists, see lists of centenarians.
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1878 births
1980 deaths
Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics
British male racewalkers
Olympic athletes of Great Britain
Place of birth missing
British centenarians
Men centenarians
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